David Seering Head E-Sports | Illinois College Athletics Website
David Seering Head E-Sports | Illinois College Athletics Website
The Illinois College Esports Overwatch team narrowly lost to Buena Vista University in a closely contested NECC match, with the final score 2–3. The match began with Illinois College securing a 2–0 win on Samoa. Buena Vista responded by taking Eichenwalde 3–1. Illinois College then pulled ahead again with a 1–0 victory on Rialto, but Buena Vista evened the series on New Queen Street with a narrow 1–0 result. The deciding fifth map was played on Lijiang Tower, where Buena Vista won 2–0 to clinch the series.
Illinois College’s roster for this matchup included Adam Byrd, Dwight Duijneveld, Meryn Davis, Bunni Little, and Alex Rhoades.
Despite the defeat, the match highlighted Illinois College's determination and their ability to challenge a strong opponent through all five maps.
The team will compete again next Friday, October 10th against North Dakota State University at 7:00pm.
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